Utility Workers Local 223
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If you are a steward, committee-person, delegate or other union grievance representative, you are part of an extraordinary group, estimated to number at least 150,000 men and women, in over 45,000 local unions across the United States. Union stewards represent departments, shifts, and work sites. They monitor collective-bargaining agreements, advise employees on contract provisions, confront employers over safety issues, and represent employees in grievance proceedings.

A steward's job is important and exciting. You protect jobs and welfare of your fellow employees and use your leadership skills to build the union.





Goals of a Union Steward

A Dozen Points on Grievance Preparation

Grievance Proceedure - Do I have a Grievance

Weingarten Rights - Right to a Union Steward






Links to Union Steward Information



Labor Unions and the Internet:
- Labor Unions and Organizations

Law.Com - A large Law Research database and search engine

Information for Workers - United Electrical workers (UE) Stewards/Management Rights

Using the NLRA - A Basic Guide to Using the National Labor Relations Act

ADA Online - Home page of Americans with Disabilities Act

UnionPlus.org - Union Plus benefits were selected by union members, for union members.

FMLA - Your Rights in the Workplace - Basic Info on the Family Medical Leave Act and how it works

Wayne State Online - Labor Studies page of Wayne State University

20 Common Union Steward Mistakes - Look them over, don't repeat them

MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Studies - Michigan State University Labor School

EEOC Online - Home Page of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission




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